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The Switch

  • Episode aired Apr 21, 1990
  • Not Rated
  • 26m
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Kelly Preston in Tales from the Crypt (1989)
ComedyCrimeFantasyHorrorMysteryThriller

An aging millionaire undergoes escalating body replacement surgeries to win a younger woman, sacrificing his fortune, identity, and closest relationship while chasing a fantasy built entirel... Read allAn aging millionaire undergoes escalating body replacement surgeries to win a younger woman, sacrificing his fortune, identity, and closest relationship while chasing a fantasy built entirely on appearances.An aging millionaire undergoes escalating body replacement surgeries to win a younger woman, sacrificing his fortune, identity, and closest relationship while chasing a fantasy built entirely on appearances.

  • Director
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Writers
    • William M. Gaines
    • Michael Taav
    • Richard Tuggle
  • Stars
    • William Hickey
    • Rick Rossovich
    • Kelly Preston
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Writers
      • William M. Gaines
      • Michael Taav
      • Richard Tuggle
    • Stars
      • William Hickey
      • Rick Rossovich
      • Kelly Preston
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast16

    William Hickey
    William Hickey
    • Carlton Webster
    Rick Rossovich
    Rick Rossovich
    • Hans…
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Linda
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Doctor
    Ian Abercrombie
    Ian Abercrombie
    • Fulton
    J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    • Dr. Thorne
    John Kassir
    John Kassir
    • Crypt Keeper
    • (voice)
    Renata Scott
    • Female Patient
    Tish Smiley
    Tish Smiley
    • Nurse
    Christopher Lawford
    Christopher Lawford
    • Manager
    Mark Pellegrino
    Mark Pellegrino
    • Punk
    Kendall McCarthy
    • Doorman
    Peter Kent
    Peter Kent
    • Muscle Beach Trainer
    Renée O'Connor
    Renée O'Connor
    • Waitress
    • (scenes deleted)
    Franco Columbu
    Franco Columbu
    • Doctor's Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • X-Con
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Writers
      • William M. Gaines
      • Michael Taav
      • Richard Tuggle
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    User reviews21

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    • Trivia
      Director Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared during the opening prologue segment interacting directly with the Crypt Keeper puppet. Schwarzenegger selected actor Rick Rossovich to portray the character of Hans, following their previous collaboration on the science-fiction film The Terminator (1984). The production
    • Quotes
      • Carlton Webster: I want to look like I'm thirty years old.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Tales from the Crypt Theme
      Composed by Danny Elfman

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 21, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Castle, 3030 Hollyridge Drive Hollywood, California, USA(Doctor's house)
    • Production companies
      • Tales From The Crypt Holdings
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 26m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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